PLANT TO PONDER
CARMENCITA CASTOR BEAN
Carmencita castor bean is attractive due to red foliage, stems, flowers and fruit, but it’s a plant to avoid. All parts of castor bean (Ricinus communis) and its varieties are extremely toxic. In addition, castor bean plants are invasive.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: CARMENCCITA CASTOR BEAN